Money and Finance
I knew February would end up being a pretty good month with high than normal income and the profit sharing from my employer hitting my 401k. Considering the markets didn't have a repeat 5-6% gain, I got pretty close to topping January's personal record. I had about $1,200 in combined 401k contributions and just under $900 in ESPP withholdings. The biggest contributors for the monthly gain were the profit sharing of $4,500 and February net savings over $7,100.
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- Net Worth Update - February 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. What a difference a month makes. The S&P 500 rebounded from January's...
- Net Worth Update - September 2013
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 was down a little over 4% for the month of August which...
- Net Worth Update - January 2013
I expected a good month in January because my income was going to higher than normal, but with the markets going on a tear to start off 2013 I hit a pretty crazy number for a one month net worth increase. Especially since my net worth isn't some...
- Net Worth Update - September 2012
September was an awesome month with a $10+k positive move in my net worth. That was my 3rd highest monthly increase since I've kept track and my 2nd highest for 2012. Over half of that was from my after-tax savings and the rest came from my 401k...
- Net Worth Update - February 2012
February was another great month for my net worth. I had my third $10k+ positive move. Almost half of that was due to my employer's profit sharing hitting my 401k account. Another big chunk was from debt payment. It's good to see that number going...
Money and Finance
Net Worth Update - February 2013
I knew February would end up being a pretty good month with high than normal income and the profit sharing from my employer hitting my 401k. Considering the markets didn't have a repeat 5-6% gain, I got pretty close to topping January's personal record. I had about $1,200 in combined 401k contributions and just under $900 in ESPP withholdings. The biggest contributors for the monthly gain were the profit sharing of $4,500 and February net savings over $7,100.
Read more »
- Net Worth Update - February 2014
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. What a difference a month makes. The S&P 500 rebounded from January's...
- Net Worth Update - September 2013
While cash flow is more important when it comes to financial independence, it's still good to look at the balance sheet too, which is why I provide these net worth updates. The S&P 500 was down a little over 4% for the month of August which...
- Net Worth Update - January 2013
I expected a good month in January because my income was going to higher than normal, but with the markets going on a tear to start off 2013 I hit a pretty crazy number for a one month net worth increase. Especially since my net worth isn't some...
- Net Worth Update - September 2012
September was an awesome month with a $10+k positive move in my net worth. That was my 3rd highest monthly increase since I've kept track and my 2nd highest for 2012. Over half of that was from my after-tax savings and the rest came from my 401k...
- Net Worth Update - February 2012
February was another great month for my net worth. I had my third $10k+ positive move. Almost half of that was due to my employer's profit sharing hitting my 401k account. Another big chunk was from debt payment. It's good to see that number going...